Program Director-(OMH) Congregate

Company: Comunilife
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Comunilife is looking for a seasoned program leader for its OMH Congregate program in the Bronx. The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations of his/her program, the management and the quantity and quality of services provided to clients; adherence to budgets and contract deliverables; oversight of outcome measurements and metrics; relationships with other providers and with government, and other funders; collaborating with Human Resources on employee hiring, discipline, evaluation, training, development, and supervision. This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefit package including 4 weeks of vacation within the first year of employment. The salary range for this position is between $62,000 and $70,000 a year.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees daily operations and ensure all aspects of facility run effectively
• Ensure compliance with multiple funding, programs, and audit requirements
• Establish and maintain strong positive and productive working relationships, with an emphasis on positive and proactive problem-solving, with the staff of the program and other internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Interface with OMH via reporting, meetings, managing of audits, etc.
• Represent the program and Comunilife in meetings as needed with regulatory agencies
• Ensure the facility, program operations, and all related documentation are in compliance with policies and procedures and requirements; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and partners as needed
• Manage program funds and expenditures within established budget, record and document expenditures in compliance with policies and procedures
• Monitor Utilization Reviews, High Risk lists, Quality Assurance and Incident Review activities
• Review and investigate all client complaints and incident reports; engage in crisis interventions as needed
• Orient and train new staff; manage staff performance through performance appraisals and ongoing supervision
• Complete required weekly and/or monthly reporting accurately and on time
• Identify and address service delivery gaps; develop linkages as needed
• Monitor client lengths of stay and ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of staff
• Participate in program planning and developmentREQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience Requirement(s):
  • Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration; Business Administration or any related field
  • At least three (3) years of post-graduate, mental health experience as well as three to five (3 to 5) or more years of experience in administration and management of operating congregate residential programs
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
  • Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention
  • Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates
  • Knowledge of systems such as AWARDS, CAIRS, CARES, etc.
  • Ability to effectively manage staff serving populations in need, especially persons with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and the chronically homeless
  • Understanding of and commitment to organization's mission, vision, and values
  • Knowledge of compliance, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement tasks and processes
  • Experience administering government-funded contracts
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
  • Ability to perform and manage in a team approach
  • Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. PI201632825

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